Representative Walter Dietz View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Date of Death: 6/8/1994

Birth Place: Walcott, Iowa

Birth County: Scott

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
House: 47 (1937) - 49 (1941)
63 (1969)

Home County: Scott

Family Members Who Served in the Iowa Legislature: Uncle: Philip Dietz; GAs 21, 22; Cousin: Riley Dietz; GAs 56 - 60

Walter Dietz

Scott County

Representative from Scott county, was born February 11, 1896, on the farm he now owns and operates. He is the only son of Louis and Cecelia Dietz, pioneer Scott county residents. He is married and has five daughters and one son: Lorraine, Lois, Darlene, Dona Mae, Joyce and Leon. In addition to his farming activities he is a breeder of pure bred Milking Shorthorn cattle. He is a member of Walcott K. of P. lodge and Davenport Eagles. Was president of the Scott County Farm Bureau in 1934 and 1935 and served as president of the Walcott District Institute. First term as representative. A democrat.

House District 43